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9 Ways to Use Text Messaging for Your Virtual Fundraising Event

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6) Encourage pledges. Did you know that 49% of pledges are initiated through a text message link? Or that 84% of pledges opened during a fundraising event are fulfilled? It’s safe to say that pledge requests during your virtual nonprofit event are a must! Donate here: [LINK TO DONATION FORM].

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Which Fundraising Events Bring in the Most Money for Small Nonprofits?

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Some fundraising events are huge, drawing attendees and sponsors like moths to a flame. Attracts corporate sponsors. Community/Fun Events are great for corporate sponsors , too. Because these events often attract the community at large, the right sponsors are usually happy to participate. Draws volunteers easily.

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Why Your Nonprofit Needs Peer-to-Peer Fundraising (and How to Use It)

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All challengers are encouraged to capture the fun with photos and/or videos and post it to their social media platforms using #PCFPushUp to help share a message of hope and solidarity for anyone affected by this disease.” ” (via the Prostate Cancer Foundation ).

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19 Easy Fundraiser Ideas Your Nonprofit Can Try Today

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All you have to do is gather prizes donated by local businesses and sponsors, then sell low-cost tickets for the chance to win them in your drawing. Fitness Challenges Create inexpensive fitness challenges like 5Ks or yoga sessions, with entrants gathering pledges that support your cause by supporting their participation.

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12 Ideas for a Virtual Fundraiser or Online Event

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Even though it’s virtual, you still have to promote the event, sell tickets or tables, get sponsors, and map out the program. You still make money on sponsors as well as participant fees. Photography contest: Ask participants to share their best nature, pet, bird, flower, or food photo.

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Virtual Holiday Fundraiser Ideas

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Continue to connect with your attendees by sharing guest photos or greeting each guest by name during the event. Encourage photos that show participants doing the challenge and add brownie-points for festive gear. Consider finding sponsors who might run ads for the event as a way of generating revenue. . Virtual Charity Run.

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18 Successful (Yet Untapped) Fall Fundraising Ideas

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One of the best parts of No Shave November is that it’s inherently virtual: your participants take part by individually participating, then sharing photos and making donations. To help mitigate costs, ask local businesses if they’d be willing to sponsor your event. Pledge Now, Pay Later.

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